Asian Carrot Salad
Discover the refreshing burst of flavor with our Asian Carrot Salad! This vibrant dish features crisp julienne-cut carrots, bright spring onions, and nutty sesame seeds all drizzled with a tangy dressing made from lemon juice, soy sauce, and a hint of Sriracha. Perfect as a light lunch or a zesty side dish, this salad offers an easy way to enjoy healthy eating without sacrificing taste. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this delightful medley that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Asia. Customize it by adding other vegetables or proteins for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g carrots
- 2 spring onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp agave syrup
- salt
- pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Peel and julienne the carrots into thin strips.
- In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, agave syrup, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the julienned carrots and sliced spring onions to the dressing. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and toss until everything is well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://auntcooks.com/asian-carrot-salad/